Definition

To bring back or develop industries in an area that has lost them.

Example

The government plans to reindustrialize the region to create more jobs.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the plans to reindustrialize our town?

Yeah, I saw a news article about it; it sounds promising!

I think it could really boost our local economy.

Definitely! It would create more jobs and opportunities for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reindustrialize → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "industrialize" (from "industry" which comes from Latin "industria", meaning diligence or activity, plus the suffix "-ize" which means to make or to become). The word means to make an industry again or to restore industrial activity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'making' ('industrialize') something active or productive — that's why reindustrialize means to restore industrial activity.

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